Easy, reheatable meal ideas for busy families

Tips for planning around the chaos.

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Today's Ingredients First off, I want to acknowledge all the people out there who regularly cook for other people, whether it be your children, your partners, your parents, or someone else you care for. It's a ton of work that too often goes unappreciated — especially during the winter months, when everyone's focus is on food. In honor of all the hardworking cooks managing multiple people's schedules and doing their best to keep everyone fed, we brought back one Healthline all-star and registered dietitian, Lisa Valente. She shares advice below, along with a roundup of some of our favorite easy-to-pull-off recipes.   • Food to enjoy: 9 healthy soups to eat when you're sick   • News to know: How to avoid feeling bloated after holiday meals   • Tips to live well: 8 ways to manage irritation from thyroid eye disease Enjoy! Ginger Wojcik Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Ginger Wojcik December 17, 2024 • 3 min read Let's Ask the Dietitian Q: My family is always on the go for kids' sports and activities; sometimes, we need to eat at different times as well. How would you plan dinners that are easy to make and reheat? A: Kids' sports and activities make dinnertime more challenging! I'm with you there. Using your slow cooker can help food stay warm while everyone is eating at different times. There are tons of slow cooker recipes — from lasagna to soups and chilis to pulled chicken. I also like to put together a taco bar where I prep the ingredients in advance and let everyone assemble at different times. To fill in the gaps, I tend to lean on nutritious snacks because our meals end up at different times. So we might have a homemade energy ball or a peanut butter banana wrap in the car. Easy breakfasts: Strawberry "granola" snack bowl Simple keto breakfast bowl Superfoods smoothie Morning toast with strawberries, yogurt, and almond butter Easy overnight oats Healthy to-go snacks: Matcha superfood energy bites Pumpkin spice energy bites Dark chocolate-covered almonds Plum, almond, and yogurt parfait One-dish meals: Tomato, orzo, and white bean soup Steak, mushroom, and spinach skillet Black bean and zucchini chili Zucchini noodles with pesto chicken Spinach and egg protein bowls Taco bar ideas: Salmon salad avocado tacos Black bean tacos with quick-peeled radishes Caesar shrimp tacos Turkey taco salad with homemade pico de gallo No-cook meals: Honey-sesame chicken and broccoli bowls Kale Waldorf salad Chicken lettuce wraps with sunflower butter sauce Lisa Valente, Registered Dietitian Sign up for our Eat Well newsletter for a monthly roundup of healthy, nutritious recipes chosen specifically for you. Sign up now!     Based on your interests Getting at Least 5,000 Steps a Day Could Improve Depression, Mood READ ON     Kitchen Kit Easy-peasy     BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven The toaster oven is hands down my favorite appliance. I would take a toaster oven over a microwave any day of the week. For one thing, it's highly versatile: You can use it to bake, broil, toast, and keep food warm. Plus, it's smaller than most microwaves. This no-frills option from Black+Decker will get the job done and comes at an affordable price. But if you want something with more functionality, you may want to shop around. SHOP NOW Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health.       the takeout What we're digesting 🫒 The benefits of monounsaturated fats. These healthy fats are found in olive oil, avocados, and certain nuts. 🪱 9 reasons to get up early. The early bird gets the worm! ❓ Is HRT safe for managing menopause? Learn about the benefits and risks of this kind of treatment. 🌟 16 ways to motivate yourself to lose weight. With the proper tools and support, you can achieve your goals! Thanks for reading, friends! A special shout-out to my mom, who kept me and my brother fed on nutritious, delicious food for 18 years. Thank you, and I love you! Correction: In the Nutrition Edition that ran on 12/12/2024, we mistakenly wrote that it's recommended to get at least 0.8 grams of protein per milligram (mg) of body weight per day. The correct recommendation is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day. Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by moms.

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